Should you watch Lincoln?
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Lincoln
Film · 2012
The revealing story of the 16th US President's tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.
The sides of Lincoln
- Lincoln's last months in office
- A vote in Congress to abolish slavery
- Daniel Day-Lewis as Lincoln
Lincoln is good for you if…
- you like politics made of speeches, deals and backroom arguments.
- you want to watch Daniel Day-Lewis become Lincoln.
- you like the Civil War seen from inside the White House.
Lincoln is bad for you if…
- you need battles, not rooms full of men talking.
- two and a half hours of votes and debates is too much for you.
About: slavery · compromise · leadership
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